Posts Tagged ‘hostel’
A Party Hostel That’s Clean and Comfy…Is That Even Possible?
In conquering the world one hostel bed at a time, backpackers are often faced with a difficult decision: A good party hostel usually rides on the fun factor and neglects to wash all the splooge of its sheets, while a clean hostel is often too stuck up to throw a decent party. We’re here to [...]
Five Hikes Worth the Ass Cramps in Lisbon
Covered in steep hills and rickety descents, Lisbon takes some climbing to explore. While most of Europe gives up the goods pretty easily, Lisbon makes you work for its main attractions. Hidden in the far vertical reaches of the city, you’ll want to make damn sure the hours of huff and puff you invest are [...]
The 10 Biggest Party Hostels Around the World 2011
We worked our fingers to the bone to get you the 10 best hostels around the world , finally convinced you that you won’t be murdered by staying in one, and taught you some scientifically-tested tricks for getting it on while you’re there. The only thing left to address is where the party at?! Let’s [...]
OTP’s Guide to the Most Useful Travel Apps For Backpackers
Is that a smartphone in your pocket or are you just happy to see us? Turning off the tech while you travel has its benefits. At the same time, wisely using your gadgets opens you to a world of opportunities: shenanigans, hookups, deals, shortcuts and methods of documenting the most awesome times of your life. [...]
OTP’s Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Malaysia
Looking to travel Asia but broke as a hostel mattress? Forget the usual suspects and opt for Malaysia, a sort-of CliffsNotes to the continent, instead. An Asian stew simmering with Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporea and Thai hotties—Malaysia is ripe for the sampling with a little bit of game and a lot of Tiger Beer. If [...]
Otp’s Guide to Keeping Your Genitals Healthy Abroad
When you’re living the backpacking dream, your daily itinerary can include things like cliff jumping, dive-bar crawling and hostel fornicating. The last thing on your mind is genital hygiene. But there comes a time when your junk could really use some personal attention and there’s more to protecting your goods than not touching your wiener [...]
What the F*ck is Dr. Bronner’s Magical Soap?
Traveling can get grungy (and not the Kurt Cobain flannel and guitar variety). When things cross over into downright nasty, Dr. Bronner’s Magical Soap has got your back (and whatever other parts need attention). Why not just use any other soap? Besides being full of real magic and wonder, Dr. Bronner’s is incredibly versatile and [...]
The 10 Best Sports Bars Around the World
Face-plant into a culture by checking out its sports scene. Plenty of bars play games on flatscreens, but OTP’s list of handpicked beauties are where the drinking, singing and man-hugging run fanatically wild. Bungy Bar (Singapore) Bungy Bar, Singapore After being catapulted 200 feet into space, there’s nothing like a night of rugby and pints. Bungy [...]
Otp’s Guide to the Top 10 Greek Islands and Beaches
With hundreds of islands to choose from, a trip to Greece can jamble your brain a bit. We pumped the brakes and singled out the unique and unmissable spots of any perfect Greek island-hopping adventure. You already know how to tear up Athens, now hit OTP’s 10 Best Greek Islands and Beaches to seal the [...]
OTP’S Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Goa
To make up for being the smallest state in India , Goa developed a huge party complex. Squeeze in as much sleep as possible on the overnight bus or train ride there from Mumbai because, in Goa, between hippy strong-hold Arambol, rave central Anjuna, and Sunburn-spot Candolim, blinking will be the only shut eye you’ll get for days. Goa is the [...]
